Practical Information
First Treatment
Preparing for Your First Appointment
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To ensure a smooth start to your therapy, please bring the following items to your first session:
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Medical Prescription: A doctor’s referral (original or a clear copy) is required. I would appreciate it if you could send a photo by email or message prior to the first session. More info here.
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The reason for your visit might be due to Illness (LaMal) or an accident (LAA). In any case you need to bring your Health Insurance Card, so I can register your details.
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For Accident Cases: Please provide the name of the accident insurance, the date of the accident, and your claim number (numéro de sinistre).
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Medical Records: Any reports, X-rays, or CT scans related to your condition.
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A Personal Touch: I provide fresh towels, but you are welcome to bring your own from home to help me reduce our environmental footprint.
Medical Precription
​Essential Information about Physiotherapy Prescriptions
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To ensure your sessions are covered by mandatory health insurance (AOS), please keep the following key points in mind:
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1. Validity and Deadlines: The 5-Week Rule
The first appointment must take place within 5 weeks of the date the medical prescription was issued.
Once this deadline has passed, the prescription is no longer valid, and a new one must be requested from your doctor.
Each prescription entitles you to a maximum of 9 sessions.
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2. Mandatory Content of the Prescription
To be valid, the doctor must include:
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A precise diagnosis: essential for treatment planning and insurance billing.
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The type of prescription: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or long-term series.
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Official identifiers: Doctor’s signature, GLN code, RCC number, and clinic stamp.
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Important: Home visits or double sessions (2x per day) must be explicitly checked on the prescription.
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3. Who Can Prescribe?
In addition to all medical specialists (such as your ENT/ORL), dentists and chiropractors are authorized to prescribe physiotherapy under the LAMal system.
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4. Specifics for Complex Cases (position 7311)
A detailed diagnosis is particularly important to justify complex treatment, especially for:
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Disorders or diseases of the nervous system (including the vestibular system).
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Pulmonary ventilation disorders.
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Lymphatic system conditions.
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Palliative care.
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Sensorimotor slowing or cognitive deficits.
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Treatment of multiple joints or body areas.
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Illnesses requiring complex assistance.
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Insurance & Coverage
Physiotherapy is a recognised medical service in Switzerland and is covered under the basic health insurance.
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Reimbursement: Costs are covered by your insurance after your annual deductible (franchise) has been met.
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Home Visits (À Domicile): If you are physically or psychologically unable to come to the practice, I can treat you at home. Your doctor must explicitly mention "Home Treatment" on the prescription. Although due to high demand, I can only exceptionally visit people at home.
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Rates: My fees follow the official cantonal agreement between Physioswiss and Swiss medical insurers.
Self-Referral: You may book a session without a prescription; however, please note that these sessions are not covered by insurance and are subject to a private tariff.
Location & Acces
You find me on the 'Avenue des Alpes 56'. This is the street, just underneath the Montreux train station. The place is not directly on the street, but if you look for an Asian supermarket you will see some signs for 'Centre de Soins 'Les Alpes'. Here I work with two colleagues, Tamara Muller and Mickael Frossard on the first floor.
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How to get there
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By Bus: Use stops "Montreux, Rue du Marché" (Lines 204, 205, 206). More info you can find on VMCV.
By Train: A 5-minute walk from Montreux Station. Exit toward the lake and turn left. More info on the train schedule you can fin on the SBB website.
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Accessibility: The practice is easily reachable for those with mobility or balance challenges.
Appointments & Cancellations
Your time—and the time of other patients—is valuable.
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The 24-Hour Rule: If you need to reschedule or cancel, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged.
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Illness: If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and rest. We will find a replacement slot as soon as you are recovered.
